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Released 20 years ago

Relocated

Camouflage · 2006

61 min · 14 tracks · synth-pop

A lush blend of synth-pop textures and introspective lyrics, weaving emotional narratives through pulsating electronic rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    We Are Lovers — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its driving beat and reflective lyrics about love and connection, showcasing Camouflage’s ability to blend danceable rhythms with poignant themes.
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    The Perfect Key — With its intricate melodies and layered synths, this song exemplifies the band's mature sound, balancing upbeat instrumentation with contemplative lyrics that invite deeper listening.
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    Bitter Taste — This track stands out for its haunting vocal delivery and rich production, exploring themes of regret and longing that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong synth textures and introspective lyrics but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional complexity, with tracks like 'Bitter Taste' and 'Something Wrong' delving into personal narratives.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective and introspective moods
  • wave-like pacing and flow

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Camouflage released 'Relocated' as their fifth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Sensor' from 2003. At this point in their career, they were exploring deeper sonic landscapes while maintaining their signature synth-pop sound, marking a continued evolution since their debut in the 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Kraftwerk· New Order

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Memory 1:06
  • 2 We Are Lovers 4:00
  • 3 Motif Sky 3:29
  • 4 Real Thing 3:11
  • 5 Passing By 4:05
  • 6 Confusion 3:47
  • 7 The Perfect Key 5:31
  • 8 Stream 2:05
  • 9 Dreaming 4:59
  • 10 The Pleasure Remains 4:06
  • 11 Bitter Taste 5:04
  • 12 Something Wrong 4:48
  • 13 Light 1:02
  • 14 How Do You Feel? / Last Contact 14:15

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